Guide for Architectural Wood Hinged Windows Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the many fine Andersen products. Proper assembly, installation and maintenance are essential if the benefits of your Andersen product are to be fully attained. Therefore, please read and follow this instruction guide completely. If your abilities do not match this procedure s requirements, contact an experienced contractor. You may direct any questions about this or other products to your local Andersen dealer, found in the Yellow Pages under Windows or call Andersen WindowCare service center at 1-888-888-7020 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time. Thank you for choosing Andersen. Every assembly and installation is different (windloads, structural support, etc.). Andersen strongly recommends consultation with an Andersen supplier or an experienced contractor, architect, or structural engineer prior to the assembly and installation of any Andersen product. Andersen has no responsibility in regard to the post-manufactured assembly and installation of Andersen products. Using ladders and/or scaffolding and working at elevated levels may be hazardous. Follow equipment manufacturer's instructions for safe operation. Use extreme caution when working around window and door openings. Falling from opening may result in injury or death. Improper use of hand/power tools could result in injury and/or product damage. Follow manufacturer's instructions for safe operation of equipment. Always wear safety glasses. Windows and doors can be heavy. Use safe lifting techniques and a reasonable number of people with enough strength to lift, carry and install window and door products to avoid injury and/or product damage. Unless specifically ordered, Andersen windows are not equipped with safety glass, and if broken, could fragment causing injury. Many laws and building codes require safety glass in locations adjacent to or near doors. Andersen windows are available with safety glass that may reduce the likelihood of injury when broken. Information on safety glass is available from your local Andersen dealer. Factory supplied Head Flashing and Flanges DO NOT take the place of standard window and door flashing. Unit must be properly flashed and sealed with silicone for protection against water and air infiltration. Use nonreflective flashings. Do not apply any type of film to glass. Thermal stress conditions resulting in glass damage could occur. Use of movable insulating materials such as window coverings, shutters, and other shading devices may damage glass and/or vinyl. In addition, excessive condensation may result causing deterioration of windows and doors. Andersen is a registered trademark of Andersen Corporation. All other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. 2007 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. 1 Instruction Guide 105477 Revised 01/30/07
Metal fasteners and other hardware components may corrode when exposed to preservative treated and fireretardant treated lumber. Obtain and use the appropriate metal fasteners and hardware as called out by the installation guide to fasten unit to any rough opening made from pressure treated and fire-retardant treated lumber. Failure to use the appropriate materials for the installation may cause a failure resulting in injury, property or product damage. Parts Included (1) Guide (1) Window Unit (2) #10 x 2-1/2" Screws (for Butt Hinges) (1) Temporary Operator/Lock Handle (1) Hardware Pack (1) Insect Screen 1. Unit Preparation Tools and Supplies Safety Glasses Tape Measure Level Hammer Putty Knife Carpenters Square Caulk Gun 7/64" Hex Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Sealant 1/4" Blocks s Fasteners (Stainless Steel, if required) - 3" Galvanized Finish Nails - #10 x 1-1/2" Screws Drip Cap DO NOT unlock or open unit until secured in opening. Twisted frame may result causing product performance problems. Remove unit from packaging being careful not to damage unit. Place unit interior side up on clean, flat work surface. Remove insect screen and set aside. Remove loose items such as interior casing or drip cap. Extension jambs are factory applied unless ordered loose. Casing 2. Position Clips Rotate Clips 90º into position around frame, as shown, before placing unit into rough opening. For Springline and arch units, relocate Clips on radius head jamb for securing to building framing as needed. Brickmould Clip 2
3. Prepare Rough Opening Size of rough opening should allow 1/4" clearance around all sides of unit, between unit frame and rough opening. Width of rough opening should be 1/2" more than unit width. Height of rough opening should be 1/2" more than unit height. Check rough opening for square by measuring diagonally, upper left to lower right and upper right to lower left corner. If measurements are within 1/8", opening is square. If rough opening is not square, correct as needed. Check plumb and level using a carpenters square and level. Sill plate must be level. If rough opening is not plumb and level, correct as needed. Rough Opening Height 1/2" more than unit height Rough Opening Width 1/2" more than unit width Carpenters Square Level Tape Measure Sill Plate 4. Install Unit Windows and doors can be heavy. Use safe lifting techniques and a reasonable number of people with enough strength to lift, carry and install window and door products to avoid injury and/or product damage. Brickmould Clip Sealant must be compatible with all materials it contacts. Follow sealant manufacturer s instructions regarding surface cleaning and preparation, application, and temperature when applying sealant. Failure to do so may result in water infiltration. 3/8" Bead Sealant Apply a 3/8" bead of sealant to backside of brickmould, 3/4" from outside edge of brickmould. 3/4" Caulk Gun Lift unit into rough opening from the exterior. 3
4. Install Unit (continued) Metal fasteners and other hardware components may corrode when exposed to preservative treated and fireretardant treated lumber. Obtain and use the appropriate metal fasteners and hardware as called out by the installation guide to fasten unit to any rough opening made from pressure treated and fire-retardant treated lumber. Failure to use the appropriate materials for the installation may cause a failure resulting in injury, property or product damage. A minimum space of 1/4" is required around exterior perimeter of unit between frame and siding. Masonry/Brick Veneer installations require a minimum 1/2" space along sill and 1/4" space around the remaining perimeter. Failure to properly space product in opening may result in product and/or property damage. s Square Clip Place 1/4" blocks at corners of sill under side jambs. Add shims under sill to support and level unit as needed. For joined units, blocks must be placed under mullion post(s) at sill. Level s Center, square, and level unit in opening. Bend and fasten Clip at highest point using #10 x 1-1/2" screw. For Rectangular and Arch Units, secure one top corner. For Springline Units, secure top of unit. 1/4" Blocks Arch Unit Shown 5. Secure Unit In Opening Both Clips and nailing through brickmould are recommended for installing all units. If both cannot be used, unit must also be secured to building structure through frame. Wood Frame Construction Clip Insert shims between frame and rough opening along side jambs, just above or below Clips and behind Hinges. Bend and fasten Clips to framing using #10 x 1-1/2" screws. #10 x 1-1/2" Screw Wood Frame Construction 4
5. Secure Unit In Opening (continued) Metal fasteners and other hardware components may corrode when exposed to preservative treated and fireretardant treated lumber. Obtain and use the appropriate metal fasteners and hardware as called out by the installation guide to fasten unit to any rough opening made from pressure treated and fire-retardant treated lumber. Failure to use the appropriate materials for the installation may cause a failure resulting in injury, property or product damage. Wood Frame Construction (continued) Recheck plumb, level, and square of unit. Adjust shims and Clips as needed. Nail through brickmould 4" from each corner and every 12" between using 3" galvanized finish nails. 3" Galvanized Finish Nails 12" Brickmould View Wood Frame Construction Masonry Construction For masonry applications, install and securely fasten a wood buck or wood blocking around masonry opening before installing the window. Wood Buck If Clips are being secured directly to masonry, predrill hole and use masonry screws. Insert shims between frame and rough opening along side jambs, just above or below Clips and behind Hinges. Bend and secure Clip at middle of each jamb to masonry, wood buck, or wood blocking using #10 x 1-1/2" screws. Recheck plumb, level, and square of unit. Adjust shims as needed. Bend and fasten remaining Clips using #10 x 1-1/2" screws. #10 x 1-1/2" Screw Masonry Construction Clips Wood Blocking 5
5. Secure Unit In Opening (continued) Securing Through Frame Sash Spacer Block Secure through frame when not using both Clips and nailing through brickmould. Install temporary operator and temporary lock handle. #10 x 2-1/2" Screw Open sash completely and remove sash Spacer Blocks from around sash. Predrill 3/16" holes through unit side jambs 4" from each corner and every 16" between. Predrill curved head where head jamb is close to building framing. Insert shims between frame and rough opening near 3/16" holes. Do Not distort frame by over-shimming. Head Jamb Jamb Side Jamb Check plumb, level and square of unit. Adjust shims as needed. Fasten through predrilled holes in frame using #10 x 2-1/2" screws. If securing directly to masonry predrill masonry and use masonry screws. #10 x 2-1/2" Screws 16" 16" s Recheck plumb, level, and square of unit. Adjust as needed. 4" View 6. Check Clearance and Operation Units with Butt Hinges Top Butt Hinge Metal fasteners and other hardware components may corrode when exposed to preservative treated and fireretardant treated lumber. Obtain and use the appropriate metal fasteners and hardware as called out by the installation guide to fasten unit to any rough opening made from pressure treated and fire-retardant treated lumber. Failure to use the appropriate materials for the installation may cause a failure resulting in injury, property or product damage. Sash Spacer Block #10 x 2-1/2" Hinge Screw Install temporary operator and temporary lock handle. Open sash completely and remove sash Spacer Blocks from around sash. Fasten Hinges using #10 x 2-1/2" hinge screws where labeled. Determine if clearance and operation are correct by opening and closing sash. If clearance and/or operation are not correct, tighten #10 x 2-1/2" hinge screws to adjust sash in opening as required. Units with Butt Hinges #10 x 2-1/2" Hinge Screws 6
6. Check Clearance and Operation (continued) Units with Concealed Hinges Install temporary operator and temporary lock handle. Open sash completely and remove sash Spacer Blocks from around sash. Determine if clearance and operation are correct by opening and closing sash. If clearance and/or operation are not correct, adjust sash by turning brass pivot stud on bottom Hinge using a 7/64" hex wrench. Recheck clearance and operation. If clearance and/or operation are still not correct, repeat for top hinge. Install permanent hardware as directed by supplied instructions after all construction has been completed. 7/64" Hex Wrench Brass Pivot Stud Sash Concealed Hinge Sill Operator Cover For French Casements proceed to Operation and Adjustment Guide for Wood French Casement Windows #106146 Units with Concealed Hinges 7. Insulate Unit When insulating between unit frame and rough opening, or between units when joining, DO NOT overpack batt insulation or overfill with expandable foam. Bowed jambs may result causing product performance problems. Follow insulation manufacturer s instructions. Putty Knife Insulation Insulate between frame, Extension Jambs, and rough opening on all sides. DO NOT overpack batt insulation or overfill with expandable foam. 7
8. Apply Finish and Seal A minimum space of 1/4" is required around exterior perimeter of unit between frame and siding. Masonry/brick veneer installations require a minimum 1/2" space along sill and 1/4" space around the remaining perimeter. Failure to do so may result in product and/or property damage. Caulk Gun Finish (Brick) 1/4" Space Use foam backer rod to seal and reduce the depth of gap before filling with sealant. Sealant must be compatible with all materials it contacts. Follow sealant manufacturer s instructions. Apply exterior finish leaving 1/4" space between exterior window brickmould or frame and exterior finish. For brick or masonry exterior, leave 1/2" space along the sill and 1/4" space around remaining perimeter. Apply foam backer rod and a continuous bead of sealant around exterior perimeter of window unit between unit brickmould or frame and exterior finish. 1/2" Space View Sealant 1/2" 1/4" Block Sill Plate Foam Backer Rod Finish Finishing, Cleaning, and Maintenance Instructions DO NOT expose unfinished wood to high moisture conditions, excessive heat or humidity. Finish wood surfaces immediately after installation. Unfinished wood surfaces will discolor, deteriorate, and/or may bow and split. DO NOT stain or paint weatherstrip, silicone beads, vinyl, glass, or hardware. Acid solutions used to wash masonry/concrete will damage glass, fasteners, hardware, and metal flashing. Follow the acid solution manufacturer s instructions carefully. Protect and/or cover Andersen products during the cleaning process to prevent acid contact. If acid does come in contact with unit, immediately wash all surfaces with clean water. INTERIOR FINISHING Read and follow finishing manufacturer s instructions and warnings on each container of finishing material for priming, painting, staining, and varnishing. CLEANING Clean all non-wood surfaces using a mild detergent-andwater solution and a soft cloth or brush. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or solutions containing corrosive solvents. For persistent dirt or grime, use a nonabrasive cleanser or a mixture of water and alcohol or ammonia. MAINTENANCE Immediately sand and refinish any wood that becomes stained or mildewed to prevent further discoloration and/ or damage. For further information, contact your local Andersen Dealer. Dealers can be found in the Yellow Pages under Windows. 8